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The Norwegian does not believe his side have an advantage in the top-four battle (Picture: Getty)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed suggestions that Manchester United’s top-four hopes have been boosted by all their rivals progressing to European semi-finals.

Tottenham overcame Manchester City in dramatic fashion on Wednesday to make the last four of the Champions League, while Arsenal and Chelsea both won in the Europa League and will face Valencia and Frankfurt respectively.

The three teams face a testing run of games to end the season, domestically and in Europe, while United are only focused on finishing in the top four now.

Tottenham have two ties against Ajax to manage as well as five league games (Picture: Getty)

But Solskjaer does not believe the European progress of Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs benefits United, and would much rather be in their shoes.

‘Well it will probably give them a boost playing those games,’ said Solskjaer.

‘That’s what you want, we’d have loved to have a semi-final to play in but not the case.

‘These three games are our short term focus and shouldn’t think about anything but having a great week.’

Chelsea take on Frankfurt a few days after their trip to Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)

After exiting the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona, United now face three hugely important – and difficult – matches to secure their top-four place.

The Red Devils, who are currently sixth, travel to Goodison Park on Sunday to face Everton, then host Premier League title contenders and fierce rivals Manchester City in midweek, before taking on Chelsea at Old Trafford a few days later.